DRESSING:1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro2/3 c. light sour cream1 1/2 + tsp. adobo sauce from canned chipotle chilies1 tsp. chili powder4 tsp. fresh lime juice¼ tsp. saltOPTIONAL:Tortilla Strips
Make sure all salad ingredients that need to be washed or rinsed have been. I rinse the beans and corn together; no reason not to! Heck, throw the tomatoes in while you’re at it if you want!Combine lettuce, chicken, beans, corn, onion, and tomatoes in a large bowl and gently mix with your hands (which you have obviously and thoroughly washed, of course! :) ). Set aside.
Mix dressing ingredients. I say to start with 1 1/2 tsp. of adobo sauce and then go from there, probably 1/4-1/2 tsp. at a time. If you’re serving this for a crowd, it’s probably better to err on the side of not spicy enough rather than too spicy, but if you’re just making it for your family and you have taste buds of steel, have at it. You could even chop up one of the chilies and toss it in there if you’re feeling super-brave. Then taste the dressing and you’ll know what heaven tastes like. Set dressing aside.
If you’re making tortilla strips, fry those puppies up now. I didn’t make them here because I’m trying my darndest not to be naughty nutritionally, but if I make this salad for some kind of festivity, I always make the tortilla strips. Allow them to cool.
When you’re ready to serve, add avocado, tortilla strips, and dressing. Gently combine and serve.
Makes 4-6 meal-sized servings and 6-8 side-dish or party-sized servings.

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